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The Shawangunk Dems and A Caucus
There has been much confusion in Shawangunk regarding the Republican primary and how that relates to the Democrats. I would like to clear this up. With challenges to positions within the Republican … more
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Lock him up!
After reading the recent indictment handed down against Donald Trump, no reasonable person could possibly conclude that Trump should ever again be put in charge of our national security. Not only did … more
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The last day of school
The boy stood at the top of the steep metal steps and said goodbye to the driver, Mr. Wilson, a white-haired old man almost too small to drive such a big bus. When the empty bus stopped, the boy … more
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Bottle redemption centers
I am writing to call on Speaker Carl Heastie and Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins to bring bill S2478/A3375 to the floor of Assembly right away; this is an emergency right now in New York State as … more
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Rescue of Montgomery’s resident Prehistoric Reptile
I hate to see the bodies of hapless creatures that have been killed while trying to cross the road. On Sunday afternoon as I was driving to the Montgomery Walgreens, I spotted a creature on the … more
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Re-elect Majestic
This month, Gardiner Democrats have an opportunity to reaffirm their support for the leadership and work of Supervisor Marybeth Majestic. All elections with incumbents depend on the service provided … more
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Addressing Accusations
First, I am a lifelong registered Democrat. In 2015 and 2017 I was unsuccessful at my attempt for support at the Democratic Caucus, I tried. Then I WAS APPROACHED by two other parties to run on their … more
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Kristen Brown for Re-election
I first met Kristen when my family moved across the street from the Browns farm over ten years ago. While doing construction on my home, I got a bulldozer stuck in the mud. With no way to get it out, … more
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Tim Hunter
I love and respect my neighbors and friends who volunteer their time for the Gardiner Democratic Committee, and I am actually personally indebted to their brilliant chairman, Tom Kruglinski, for his … more
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My vote is for the True Republicans
It’s election time in the Town of Montgomery and again I’m hearing plenty about a candidate working her fifth generation farm, which brings one question to my mind. What generation was it … more
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Haze
Marc Molinaro doesn’t seem much bothered by the haze blotting out the Ridge, the stench of burning wood or his trouble breathing the foul air. He says, it’s too soon to politicize the … more
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More worthy than a boat launch
Although the late Mr. Marcus “Mickey” Millspaugh was most likely a good man, why did the late State Senator Bill Larkin give a $150,000 grant for a boat launch in the village of Walden in … more
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Re-Elect Kristen Brown
I originally ran for office in 2019 because I was a “pissed off farmer.” And although I am still a farmer, (and can sometimes still be pissed off), my reason for running for re-election … more
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When the air burns my eyes
In a strange way we humans are drawn to disasters, even our own. Last week, locally, we lived through an historic air pollution event. With over 235 square miles of forest burning in Nova Scotia and … more
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I will continue to work for you
I have been fortunate to serve as Supervisor to the residents of Gardiner for 8 years now, and I continue to learn every day. The job has become more involved since I worked as the confidential … more
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I’m a true Democrat
As you may know, early voting begins Saturday, June 17 through Sunday, June 25 for the Democratic Primary, and election day is on June 27. This year it is more important than ever to vote: Gardiner … more
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Protect Gardiner
Thanks to the step by step support Marybeth Majestic gave the Gardiner Community Preservation Fund initiative over the past year, Gardiner now has a permanent on-going funding source to protect open … more
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Brown needs your sole vote
Town of Montgomery Councilwoman Kristen Brown is in the June 27 GOP primary race. She with two other candidates are vying for two open seats on the town board. I have watched the councilwoman for … more
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Vote for Kristen Brown on June 27
From the moment I met Kristen Brown, I knew that I was talking to the next generation of leadership in the Town of Montgomery. With one foot firmly planted (pun intended!) in working her fifth … more
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The calm before the calm
A cool, sunlit morning and my day is fully ahead of me in splendiferous expectation. There’s nothing I will do today that I won’t love doing, except to write the following paragraphs. … more
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